The Find My accessories market is thriving, offering a variety of items that make excellent holiday gifts this season, available in many different styles and forms.
What could be more thoughtful than gifting someone the ability to keep tabs on their most cherished belongings? They will surely appreciate it for years to come.
To recap, Find My accessories emit a low-energy Bluetooth signal detected by nearby Apple devices. These accessories do not depend on GPS technology for location tracking. Instead, their locations are shared securely and privately via the Find My network, allowing you to locate your items from afar, as long as there’s an Apple device nearby.
iOS 18.2, which is scheduled for public release later this month, introduces enhancements to the Find My network, including new features for sharing item locations.
AirTag
No list of top Find My accessories would be complete without mentioning Apple’s AirTags. Featuring a U1 chip for Precision Finding, a built-in speaker, and more, AirTags are perfect for attaching to your luggage, bags, keys, and other essential items.
Since their launch in April 2021, AirTags have seen significant improvements. Apple has incorporated new anti-stalking measures, enhanced notification alerts, and other upgrades.
While they do have some limitations, such as only being available in one design and lacking a built-in attachment feature, AirTags still represent the best introduction to the Find My ecosystem.
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Chipolo’s Find My ecosystem
While Apple’s AirTag is confined to a single design, Chipolo produces two different trackers fully compatible with Apple’s Find My ecosystem. You can integrate them into the Find My app, allowing you to track them alongside your Apple devices. They can also leverage the network of Apple devices and AirTags for real-time location sharing.
- Chipolo Card Spot: A wallet-sized tracker that works seamlessly with Find My, easily sliding into your wallet to prevent loss.
- Chipolo One Spot: Shaped like an AirTag, this tracker features Find My integration and comes with a built-in keyring hole for easier attachment, eliminating the need for additional cases.
SwitchBot Wallet Finder
My colleague Benjamin Mayo has recently reviewed the SwitchBot Wallet Finder, highlighting its effectiveness in tracking your wallet through your iPhone and the Find My ecosystem. Designed to fit snugly into your wallet like a credit card, it also includes a built-in keyring holder for easy attachment to lanyards or backpacks.
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Read more in Benjamin’s comprehensive review.
Pebblebee’s Find My Ecosystem
Another wallet-friendly option for the Find My network is the Pebblebee Tracker Card, which distinguishes itself with a rechargeable battery. Unlike the Chipolo and SwitchBot options, the Pebblebee card provides up to 18 months of battery life before requiring a recharge via a USB-C cable.
Pebblebee also offers two additional Find My-enabled accessories. The Pebblebee Clip resembles the AirTag but comes with a built-in keyring holder and offers up to 12 months of battery life before needing a recharge through USB-C.
The Pebblebee Tracker Universal Tag features a very compact design, offering up to 8 months of battery life with a USB-C port for charging.
Backpacks with Find My
While I typically recommend standalone Find My trackers, certain backpacks on the market come with Find My integration, including offerings from Swissdigital and Hyper.
More Find My accessories
In addition to favorites from Apple, Chipolo, Pebblebee, and SwitchBot, several other Find My-compatible accessories are available.
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